Students engage in a debate based on the knowledge they have gained from the genetics unit.
Materials
"Fears Surround Over-the-Counter Genetic Tests" by Rob Stein
Objectives:
Students will be able to use what they have learned about genetics to defend their argument
Instruction:
Opening:
If you could find out what diseases you have the potential to develop would you? Why? Do you think that everyone should know this information?
Engagement:
Students will receive a copy of the article to read and outline. They will have to answer the questions at the end to insure comprehension:
1. What questions do you have about the process?
2. What are the benefits to the individual?
3. What are the potential long-term benefits to society?
4. What are the concerns for the individual?
5. What are the societal concerns for the test?
6. What recommendations would you make if you were consulting the FDA and/or the test kit manufacturers if you were a consultant?
Take a stand. Are you for or against the use of these tests? You will have to support your argument with SPECIFIC material that has been covered in the past unit.
Closure:
Students will form groups based on their opinions at the end of class and discuss some ideas that they agree on. The debate will occur the next day.
Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: Debate
Context of Lesson:
Students engage in a debate based on the knowledge they have gained from the genetics unit.Materials
"Fears Surround Over-the-Counter Genetic Tests" by Rob SteinObjectives:
Students will be able to use what they have learned about genetics to defend their argumentInstruction:
Opening:
If you could find out what diseases you have the potential to develop would you? Why? Do you think that everyone should know this information?Engagement:
Students will receive a copy of the article to read and outline. They will have to answer the questions at the end to insure comprehension:1. What questions do you have about the process?
2. What are the benefits to the individual?
3. What are the potential long-term benefits to society?
4. What are the concerns for the individual?
5. What are the societal concerns for the test?
6. What recommendations would you make if you were consulting the FDA and/or the test kit manufacturers if you were a consultant?
Take a stand. Are you for or against the use of these tests? You will have to support your argument with SPECIFIC material that has been covered in the past unit.
Closure:
Students will form groups based on their opinions at the end of class and discuss some ideas that they agree on. The debate will occur the next day.